There are 1011 article(s) tagged Ja Morant:

• April 2021

  • Disappointing Grizzlies loss ruins return of Jaren Jackson Jr.

    The Grizzlies let a bad loss spoil a strong return from star forward Jaren Jackson Jr., who finished with 15 points. 

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    Box score: Clippers 117, Grizzlies 105

    By Drew Hill April 22, 2021

  • Herrington: 10 takes from a Grizzlies season gone wild

    The Grizzlies have been short-handed but also offensively explosive. And the De’Anthony Melton Appreciation Society reconvenes.

    By Chris Herrington April 21, 2021

  • Nuggets outduel Grizzlies in double overtime

    Ja Morant and Nikola Jokic put on a show, but it was Denver that escaped with a double-overtime win. 

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    Box score: Nuggets 139, Grizzlies 137

    By Drew Hill April 20, 2021

  • Grizzlies Insider: ‘All you can do is force a tough shot’

    Even Luka Doncic admitted he’s probably never made a shot like that. 

    By Drew Hill April 19, 2021

  • Herrington: Losses are part of the NBA bargain, but did they have to be like this?

    There are three categories: The bad, the ugly, and the ones that make you shout REALLY?

    By Chris Herrington April 15, 2021

  • Prepare for takeoff on Ja Airlines Flight 12

    Flight 12 is a high-altitude ride ready to take the Grizzlies to their dream destination: the playoffs.

    By Drew Hill April 13, 2021

  • Grizzlies Insider: ‘Unacceptable’ the theme after 2nd straight loss

    One word reigned over all others Sunday night following the Grizzlies’ loss to the Indiana Pacers.

    By Drew Hill April 12, 2021

  • Grizzlies have historic night, but Pacers neutralize effort

    The Grizzlies’ defense lacked energy, and the Pacers led wire-to-wire.

    By Drew Hill April 11, 2021

  • Knicks spoil Grizzlies’ winning streak in overtime

    The Knicks closed on a 21-8 run to send the game to OT, eventually resulting in the Grizzlies’ first loss in five games.

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    Box score: Knicks 133, Grizzlies 129

    By Drew Hill April 09, 2021

  • Herrington: Anatomy of a winning streak as Grizzlies creep up on franchise record

    One unexpected feature: The play of the third string as a unit.

    By Chris Herrington April 08, 2021

  • Grizzlies use 43-point third quarter to put away Hawks

    Grayson Allen scored 30 points and Jonas Valanciunas recorded another double-double as Memphis won its fourth straight.

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    Box score: Grizzlies 131, Hawks 113

    By Drew Hill April 07, 2021

  • Ja Morant avoids injury report, but several Grizzlies still out against Hawks

    Morant had left Tuesday’s game against the Heat because of his back.

    By Drew Hill April 07, 2021

  • Grizzlies show Heat what Memphis is about

    Dillon Brooks gets his revenge in a huge performance over Andre Iguodala and the Miami Heat. 

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    Box score: Grizzlies 124, Heat 112

    By Drew Hill April 06, 2021

  • Grizzlies dominate Sixers with 45-point third quarter

    Memphis took advantage of the absence of 76ers star Joel Embiid, and Dillon Brooks led the Grizzlies with 17 points.

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    Box score: Grizzlies 116, 76ers 100

    By Drew Hill April 04, 2021

  • Grizzlies rain 3-pointers, pull away from Wolves in team effort

    Minnesota’s two-man show was no match for Memphis’ 10-man rotation. 

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    Box score: Grizzlies 120, Timberwolves 108

    By Chris Herrington April 02, 2021

• March 2021

  • Grizzlies Insider: Designer may lace up a deal for Ja Morant signature shoe

    Ja Morant has already debuted several new Nike adapt shoes, exclusive player’s edition sneakers, and labeled himself the “cozy king” of tech suits. Could a signature shoe deal be on the way?

    By Drew Hill March 29, 2021

  • Grizzlies fall just short against NBA-best Jazz despite furious rally

    Ja Morant was sensational with 32 points and 11 assists; Dillon Brooks has 22 points, Jonas Valanciunas with 18 rebounds.

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    Grizzlies waive backup center Gorgui Dieng

    Box score: Jazz 117, Grizzlies 114

    By Chris Herrington March 26, 2021

  • Morant hits 100 games! Let’s celebrate with 100 great moments

    Here’s everything from jaw-dropping moves to a baby giraffe.

    By Drew Hill March 26, 2021

  • Grizzlies notebook: Keeping Morant’s momentum for gauntlet ahead

    The Grizzlies are 10th in the West, and they have a bear of a schedule the next two weeks.

    By Drew Hill March 23, 2021

  • Brooks, Morant power Grizzlies past Celtics in overtime

    Dillon Brooks was the star of overtime with five points and two assists, and Morant had 29 points and nine assists in 41 minutes.

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    Box score: Grizzlies 132, Celtics 126 (OT)

    By Drew Hill March 22, 2021

  • Herrington: Morant’s highs/lows, Melton’s impact and a shifting rotation

    The De’Anthony Melton Appreciation Society continues to collect evidence that his swing plays are what make him so valuable.

    By Chris Herrington March 18, 2021

  • Grizzlies Insider: Hello, operator, can you give us number 12?

    Ja Morant answered the call Wednesday night instead of sending Grizzlies fans to voicemail. 

    By Drew Hill March 18, 2021

  • Ja Morant scores the basket that ends Grizzlies’ three-game losing streak

    Grizzlies didn’t fall into the fourth-quarter trap, using 10 3-pointers and clutch rebounding to beat the Heat.

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    Box score: Grizzlies 89, Heat 85

    By Drew Hill March 17, 2021

  • Herrington: The Grizzlies are Team Floater. Is that a good thing?

    The statistics reveal a great deal about a shot, and shot attempts, that is taken in the “short mid-range.”

    By Chris Herrington March 17, 2021

  • Grizzlies fall to hot-shooting Thunder

    The Grizzlies had a 12-point lead, but the Thunder’s proficient 3-point shooting was overwhelming.

    By Drew Hill March 14, 2021